Water Quality in Shelton, WA (98541)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 98541.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

10,810

Population

13

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Shelton City Of

Groundwater 17,575 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Elma City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 6,638 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Tko Water Systems Inc

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Meadowood Development

All resolved
Groundwater 220 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Taylor Bay Beach Club Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 175 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Briggs Nursery

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gold Beach Aviation

Groundwater 134 people served
0 violations

Porter General Store

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Porter Creek Saloon

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Friends Landing

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Bingham Creek Hatchery

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Buck'S Prairie Mkt

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Chumbley Family Llc

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Shelton (98541) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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